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Manakau Lodge

4.0 star property
Upscale lodge in Hapuku with free parking

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Manakau Lodge

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Exterior
Luxury House | Mountain view
Pillow-top beds, individually furnished, desk, soundproofing
Luxury House | Living area
Separate bathtub and shower, deep-soaking bathtub, rainfall showerhead

Overview of Manakau Lodge

Reviews
9.6

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Explore the area

Map
198b Parsons Road, Hapuku, 7371
  • Popular LocationKaikoura Beach11 min drive
  • AirportKaikoura (KBZ)15 min drive
  • Popular LocationPeninsula Walkway16 min drive
  • Popular LocationMount Fyffe17 min drive

Room options

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Luxury House | Living area

Luxury House

Highlights

Garden
Patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Fireplace
Air conditioning
  • 220 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 King Beds

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About the area

Hapuku

At Manakau Lodge, you'll be 8.9 km (5.5 mi) from Kaikoura Beach and 11.3 km (7 mi) from Kaikoura Museum. Highlights at this lodge include free self-parking, and in-room kitchens and free WiFi. .This pet-friendly lodge offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and a garden. Added amenities include coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. Continental breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. .Places within a 15-minute drive of this 4-property class Hapuku lodge include Kaikoura District Museum and Fyffe View Ranch Adventure Park.
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What's nearby

  • Kaikoura Beach - 11 min drive
  • Fyffe View Ranch Adventure Park - 11 min drive
  • Fyffe House - 14 min drive
  • Peninsula Walkway - 16 min drive
  • Mount Fyffe - 17 min drive

Getting around

  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 145 min drive

Restaurants

  • Cods & Crayfish - 8 min drive
  • Lobster Inn Tavern - 8 min drive
  • Kaikoura Bakery - 8 min drive
  • Strawberry Tree - 10 min drive
  • The Craypot - 10 min drive

About this property

Manakau Lodge

Upscale lodge in Hapuku with free parking
Manakau Lodge offers its guests a terrace, tour or ticket assistance, and a garden. Public spaces have free WiFi. Manakau Lodge also features coffee/tea in common area, a fireplace in the lobby, and laundry facilities. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Hapuku lodge is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • 4 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 2012
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Express check-in
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No smoking on site
Manakau Lodge offers 4 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary dressing gowns and a hairdryer. Rooms open to patios. This individually furnished accommodation includes desks. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. Accommodation at this 4-star lodge has kitchens with full-sized fridge/freezers, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower with a deep soaking bath and a rainfall showerhead, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). 43-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels and Netflix.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM–10:00 AM for a fee: NZD 20 for adults and NZD 15 for children
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Bicycle cleaning area
  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycle tours
  • Helicopter/aeroplane tours

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rug in room
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 100% renewable energy
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Building
  • Built in 2012
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Floor
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • 4 bathroom
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Heated bathroom floor
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 43-inch Smart TV with digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Outdoor space

  • Patio

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products available
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Individual furnishings
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email 5 days before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; access will be through a private entrance

Access methods

Key retrieval, private entrance

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 60 per night.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately NZD 20 for adults and from NZD 15 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 60 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.

Property is also known as

Manakau Hapuku
Manakau Lodge Hapuku
Manakau Lodge Lodge
Manakau Lodge Hapuku
Manakau Lodge Lodge Hapuku

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Manakau Lodge?

Manakau Lodge offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Manakau Lodge?

Yep, Manakau Lodge has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Manakau Lodge?

The closest beach to Manakau Lodge is Kaikoura Beach (7.7 km).

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at Manakau Lodge?

No, but there are deep-soaking baths in the guestrooms.

Does Manakau Lodge serve breakfast?

Sure does, continental brekkie is offered daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Manakau Lodge?

No, Manakau Lodge does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Manakau Lodge?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Manakau Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable stay with beautiful views.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully designed property with gorgeous views
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

daniel e

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Impeccable service and cleanliness
We had an excellent experience staying at Manakau Lodge. It is only a 15 min drive from Kaikoura. This is a very modern B&B and you can tell that the owner Neil has put a lot of thought and attention to every detail. Breakfast was delicious and worth the additional charge.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Adepttraveler, USA

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location near Kaikoura and a very well appointed property. The owner Neil is very helpful in organizing a picnic breakfast for early excursions. The bedroom and bathroom are high-end with very nice views of the sea. The mattress is extremely comfortable. If you plan to eat in, note there is no set up in the room. The community dining room seems off limits, however if you ask nicely you might be able to use it. Plates and silverware are on your own. Overall, it is a nice place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

4/10 Poor

Neeraj

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Disappointing - stay away from this place
Only thing good about this lodge is the mountain view from the rooms. The host was not at all welcoming right from the moment we walked in. He was definitely not happy when he saw we didn't book breakfast at this place. He asked us if we still want to book it, but I told him we are vegetarians and not sure if there would be any veg options in breakfast. He didn't like it and said oh you should go to town, you can find YOUR kind of food there. As this lodge is away from town centre you have to drive 15 mins if you need anything,Later he asked us where we are from, my wife asked if the hotel has a microwave where we can heat food if we like to, the guy said no we don't allow heating curries here as they are heavily scented. I was amazed with this response. Anyway, there are many other better options in the town centre you should go to rather than paying huge price here and not even being able to eat freely. Also, the milk in the fridge was expired. It's a shame for a 4-5 star hotel to not even have fresh milk for coffee
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Helga

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Happy to recommend
We were impressed by the quality of the lodge, beautiful and high quality design, dedicated management und friendly service. Very happy to recommend to other people!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Candace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect stay in Kaikoura
My husband and I spent two nights here and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Neal is an excellent host. The property is beautiful with gorgeous views on all sides. Our room was very comfortable. Neal prepared a delicious breakfast for us. One morning we were up very early for whale watching and he prepared a breakfast for us to take along. We really appreciated that. The lodge is adorned with spectacular photos of New Zealand, taken by a very talented photographer (Neal).
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Wonderful friendly service. Beautiful room and beautiful views
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tracy, Portland, OR

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wow! A serene location with well designed space. The view was spectacular overlooking the mountains. The host was wonderful and had a delicious breakfast which was included. Will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property. Just a little hard to find at night...
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019